Taste of Eritrea: a 5 day experience

Scheduled departure, confirmed with a minimum of 2 guests:

2023: 2/9 * 7/10 * 4/11 * 2/12

2024: 3/2 * 2/3 * 20/4 * 4/5 * 1/6

Please  contact our booking for updated prices.

1st day – Wednesday

ASMARA

At your arrival at the Asmara International Airport, after processing custom formalities you will be transferred at your hotel.

In the afternoon you will start with the discovery of Asmara. A guided tour will lead you to the most interesting and unusual places that Asmara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers. From October to March Asmara is an explosion of jacarande, ibiscus and cascades of buganville. The beauty of Asmara is not finished here …………. you’ll realize it in person.

Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.

Bed & Breakfast

Learn more about Asmara

2nd day Thursday

ASMARA – MASSAWA 

Departure to Massawa, in just 100 km the road, that from Asmara brings to the beach of Massawa, descend to 2450 metres.

Along the way you will meet the towns of Nefasit, Embatcalla, Ghinda, Dongollo Alto and lastly Dongollo Basso famous for its mineral waters.

Finally, we arrive in sight of the sea! The two attractive islands that make up Massawa are called Taulud and Massawa, and both are connected to the mainland by earthworks that act as bridges.

Overnight in Massawa, Grand Dahlak Hotel or similar.

Bed & Breakfast

Learn more about Massawa

3rd day – Friday

MASSAWA

Free day to spend in Massawa or the beach of Gurgusum, or going to Green island. All those activities are optional and to be paid locally.

Overnight in Massawa, Grand Dahlak Hotel or similar.

Bed & Breakfast

Learn more about Massawa

4th day – Saturday

 MASSAWA –ASMARA

Free morning to spend in Massawa or the beach of Gurgusum

In the afternoon return to Asmara along the traditional road, always with stops along the way at the most interesting view and places. Leisure time for a walk to discover Asmara by night, maybe sitting in a bar, enjoying an excellent coffee and the quiet and cheerful coming and going of young people and tourists.

Overnight at Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.

Bed & Breakfast

Learn more about Asmara

5th day – Sunday

 ASMARA – DEPARTURE

Free day in Asmara.

At a suitable time for your flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

Learn more about Asmara

Asmara: Crystal Hotel

Massawa: Grand Dahlak Hotel

Price include:

• Two nights in Asmara, B&B accomodation, Hotel Crystal or similar
• Two nights in Massawa, B&B, Grand Dahlak Hotel or similar
• Private transfer from Asmara to Massawa and return
• Welcome at arrival and farewell at departure
• English/Italian/Amharic speaking guide, except on free days
• Guided tour of Asmara,
• Local taxes, tourist permits and entrance fees

Price does not include:

• Entry visa
• Meals and drinks in Asmara and Massawa
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance: is a MUST to have a comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment, medical, emergency travel and assistance, as this is compulsory on all our trips. Personal expenses
• All what is not included in the “Price include”

Note well:

If your program expects a cruise to the Dahlak islands, you will be requested at your arrival to sign a “Release of Liability” form. For a better and transparent information, you will find attached a facsimile of the declaration. In no case traveller will be admitted to the Dahlak trips without signing this declaration

Some necessary advice:

The cruise to Dahlak, requires flexibility: the overnight stay will be in tents on the islands (large igloo tents mt 2.50 x 2.50x 1.90H, equipped with camp beds, pillow, sheets and pillowcases, chairs and tables are made available by the organization); the fresh water is limited so forget about daily showers. Camp toilets will be available. Meals will be prepared by the cook who will accompany you. You will eat freshly caught fish, the bread will be the typical Danakil’s one, fried or cooked in the pan, the fruit will be available only on the first days, but there will be tea and coffee, pasta and rice, biscuits and jam for the breakfast, in addition to, for those who prefer, typical breakfast of the coast: the “foul” based on fava beans, or an omelette with the addition of green hot pepper! Are available local drinks as bottled water, soft drinks and beer (4 drinks per day per person are included, extra will be paid to the crew). Do not miss a drop of areki (the local anise), to be enjoyed in the evening, maybe on the beach, around the fire chatting with travel buddies or admiring an incredible sky with (see to believe!) millions of stars, a breathtaking view in front of which everyone remains amazed and speechless and, if we are lucky, a bright sea for the phosphorescent plankton.